Summary

  • Rooney speaking at Everton news conference

  • He's announced his return to the Toffees 13 years after leaving for Manchester United

  • Rooney: Return was a "no brainer"

  • "I am not coming to a retirement home. I want to play, to win and be successful at this club."

  • Rooney says his family are "delighted" to see him in a blue shirt again

  1. Three of Rooney's Goodison goalspublished at 15:15 British Summer Time 10 July 2017

    It's been 13 years since Wayne Rooney played at Goodison Park.

    In case you've forgotten just what he could do in blue, you can take a look at his best Everton goals.

    (We're still waiting for him to appear at his own press conference)

  2. United's record goalscorerpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 10 July 2017

    Wayne RooneyImage source, Getty Images

    Rooney played 559 times for Manchester United after signing from Everton in 2004, scoring 253 goals.

    He won five Premier League titles and each of the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup once.

    In his 13 seasons with United, he also finished as top scorer five times and shared the honour with Cristiano Ronaldo in another campaign.

    But the 31-year-old was often left out of United's starting line-up by manager Jose Mourinho last season, and only appeared in 25 league games

  3. Postpublished at 15:07 British Summer Time 10 July 2017

    No sign of Wayne Rooney yet.

    The press conference chairs are still empty.

    There are three on the top table and three glasses of water...

  4. Everton beginningspublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 10 July 2017

    Wayne Rooney joined the Toffees at the age of nine and quickly built a reputation as a precocious talent.

    He scored 114 goals in 29 matches for the under-10 and under-11 sides.

    David Moyes gave him his first-team debut in August 2002, and he scored his first Premier League goal - a last-minute winner against Arsenal - five days before his 17th birthday.

    But Rooney handed in a transfer request in August 2004, leading to him being signed by Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United for £27m.

    RooneyImage source, PA
  5. get involved

    Get Involved - Rooney statuepublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 10 July 2017

    #bbcsportsday or text 8111

    Wayne Rooney statueImage source, Getty Images

    Remember this?

    Wayne Rooney was given his very own statue in Beijing back in 2014. (We think it was temporary).

    But should he be given a permanent one outside Old Trafford?

    Another overhead kick? A knee slide? Or that iconic celebration?

    Let us know via #bbcsportsday or text 81111

  6. #FarewellToALegendpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 10 July 2017

    It's mid-afternoon, I'm sure we're all feeling a little heavy-eyed post-lunch.

    So here's an emotional tribute to Wayne Rooney from Manchester United to help you through.

    No crying at your desks.

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  7. Postpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 10 July 2017

    And here he is taking part in his first Everton training session earlier today.

    The striker was all smiles...

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  9. Rooney returns!published at 14:55 British Summer Time 10 July 2017

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    Welcome to a bonus edition of Sportsday.

    We're here to bring you live video and text of Wayne Rooney's press conference.

    Just in case you've been living under a rock, the 31-year-old re-signed for Everton yesterday, 13 years after leaving the Merseyside club.

    We're expecting to hear from him anytime after 15:00 BST, so stay tuned.